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Don't agree on second paragraph from Foamfence , fans ARE entitled to their view . No fans = No promoters but agree with rest of the post at same time and there isn't a rider who tries harder than the Bomber and having met him he is one top bloke too . Onwards and upwards to Bomber and the Rockets for the season in which we're only one month into to be fair . PS Steve Jenson stated at Tatum / Pearson night in February at Paradise Park that he reads these forums and learns from them ( Frankly that's a breath of fresh air from a rival promoter not far away from Rye who treats them with contempt if their views doesn't match his ) I've no doubt that Steve wants to build a very successful club at Rye or he will as last year change team to achieve if need be . The club in general are geared towards the fans with a friendly atmosphere on night at the Speedway and that's a very good starting point going forward !! This promotion if they had qualified could have won the 2017 Premier league in their first season in top division .

Couldn't agree more . I went to 1979 World Final in Chozow with over 100,000 people there to cheer on the Brits and Zuper Zenon but we had Wembley then with 80 - 90,000 people typically in attendance . Watched clips on You Tube the other night of 1978 Golden Jubilee World Final ( A meeting I was at ) from Wembley with capacity crowd , brought a tear to my eye to compare with now . I went to Romford in the early 1970s as a kid with crowds regularly over 5 - 6,000 packed in , the atmosphere was incredible - FANS make atmosphere , was like a mini Cardiff every Thursday !!

Ive been to a number of Ekstraliga tracks and meetings in Poland although not in most recent years . Zeilona Gora , Wroclaw , Gorzow , Leszno , Toran , Gniesno , Ostrow and Rybnik come to mind . The crowds , atmosphere, racing , riders , and stadia can not be matched in a country where Speedway is high profile with extensive TV coverage . The GPs / league matches are shown live on mainsteam TV . The nearest we have any where near stadia and racing wise in my view is Belle Vue with at least 80% or more less people . The 2016 WC final there would be a match for Polish Eksrealiga meeting with crowd and atmosphere but this of course was for a WC final with GB in it . I remember watching the Play Offs in Poland on TV around 2003 with over 30,000 people reportedly in attendance . Speedway is a religion with approval and backing from councils and high up in country with investment in top class purpose built stadiums . I have even been to events with the President in attendance. We have to go back to the 1970's sadly before we were anything like it crowd wise and its poplarity . Unless a massive Premier League sponsor found and its profile and exposure brought to the fore in UK a la 1970' s the sport will continue to sadly decline . The fixed night for Premier League designed to resolve rider availability and bring back more stars immediately followed by rules to restrict them , you couldn't make it up ! Without these riders coming back and off nights being run its an own goal !! NB On admission prices as said not been for over decade but admission prices around £3 - £5 then when we were nearer £15 .

K.K. Called up as wildcard in Warsaw GP on 12th of May

Excellent and the competition for that would be in another league completely to here .

Although a work in progress my understanding is start line seating as was going onto first and second bends replaced by new seating in its place on home straight .

I do agree to an extent on quiet PR during close season and have doubts on some riders signed , Kennett is one of them , but Steve was hunting down the current World Champion in close season hardly going for easy names . No doubt based on last year changes WILL be made if team under performs . We will soon see how they get on the track and should all get behind them in the meantime. Up the Rockets !

On the subject of Leaping Len when is he going to receive an honour from the Queen for his incredible service to Speedway .

It has been quiet from club in the winter to be honest and I also hope that further stadium improvements have been made and are saddened B.B. not riding as a real tryier and bums on seats rider , Sumner is not in same bracket tbh . I did go to Tatum and Pearson night in February at Paradise Park however and Steve Jenson and Peter Schroeack were interviewed by them on the night at length and was pretty impressed with them both. They had been talking to Jason Doyle in winter and thought they had a deal to sign him only to find he'd been talking to Somerset also and signed for them instead. SJ like most others not impressed with implementation of one 8 point rider rule and other parts of promoters conference . Unlike nearby rival club promoter ( and I use that term loosely ) He DOES listen to the fans and stated at above he also reads these forums and learns from them so cut him some slack guys because in a couple of years or maybe earlier he will have built a very good club . Len is an icon of the sport and a very hard act to follow I have to say but Ive been a fan of the sport for many years and in business dealing with the public . Steve has all the basics right to succeed and is making a very good night out at Rye House with friendly atmosphere around whole stadium coming from top and riders downwards with excellent presentation.

Sounds a dead loss to me

I am and hope the former of course

If they could ride to top form of past they would be a handful , trouble is most of time they can't now but may surprise . They should be formidable at home for sure.

According to Rye website he had plated collar bone when he rode for them last year and now 100% fit . Rye's season rests on his form for me . He can be brilliant but can be dire also , lets hope the latter this season for the Rockets . Should be strong at home but away pretty suspect especially at the big tracks . Kennett being recalled a big mistake in my view , they should have tracked new blood with a couple of up and coming new faces . Time will tell but hopefully they will weld axe as last year sooner rather than later if issues and not on track for a punt at Play Offs and the title.

Ive spoke to him a number of times , although new to sport he gets it on whats needed to promote sport and the club and pretty impressive . Hope some news coming out soon including more improvements to the stadium , they need a out and out number one as a priority , AJ would be a great signing and track would suit him down to the ground and attract Lakeside's former and present fans.

Can't answer on other period but were 100 % in period i said but then I didn't get Anglia after moved in 1980 so probably carried on broadcasting the programme , they were pretty good , sad nothing like it now. The Witches were ruling the roost when I watched them . Couldn't agree more , they were halcyon days and was just lucky I got to see them . As a Hackney fan always enjoyed my trips to the Lynn in 70s and early 80s , great fans too. Bettsy as you say was always good value , Barry Thomas another typical rider 100% everywhere . Bengt Jansson and Terry Betts had many a good and close race at the Wick . Was there the night Mike Lee returned home there after winning World final , he was incredible and the place was buzzing. Saw the Pride of the East there in 1992 won by Henka Gustafson , what a rider !! Overtook Hans Neilson round the boards in the final if I remember rightly.

Were on in late 70s for sure . Remember the music .

I remember the meetings from East Anglia on Anglian TV if I remember rightly. I got up at the crack of dawn so struggled to watch them as so late and this was before video being c 77 / 78 / 79 . Lived at Braintree Essex at the time . Remember Steve Rider presenting.

Spot on

One word " LEGEND " Never write off Tomasz , if it can be overcome he will do so . Speedway fans Worldwide are rooting for you Mr G.

Hard as it is I think fixed nights has to be given a go to hopefully cancel out some of the negative problems plaqueing Top Flight Speedway . News seems to be thin on ground at moment , any news on team planning for 2018 or stadium developement guys ? On two nights I would go for Thursdays .

But it is about value for money , entertainment, professionism, connecting with the fans, and decent facilities.

Without Kev this fans forum wouldn't exist as Jon Cook closed last one , awesome PR and yet another blunder by him to follow the numerous false promises and poor management by him of the club and letting down the Lakeside fans time after time. If people don't think he is an issue with Lakeside's decline fine but the numbers don't lie bringing the club to point of extinction since Stuart became no longer involved on day to day basis. I 100% agree with Kev on Rye where many of the fans have gone . As rank novices to Speedway they are running their business so much better and have a grip on the first item in business you need to study , respect, communicate , and look after your customers .

Ditto Kev

Wasn't the fan base quoted a few years ago as around 1200 ?? 200 - 300 a week = 75% - 80% drop !!! More fantasy from Mr Cook Id rather believe Kim Jong Jon Cook and fans views don't go together In a word - No

Couldn't agree more Kev , well said.